Story of Patient from Nigeria Received Corrective Spinal Surgery for Scoliosis in India
Scoliosis is a spinal deformity that bends the vertebral column sideways altering the structure of the body. It occurs right before puberty and gradually aggravates with time if left untreated, soon affecting the lungs and other organs near the spine. 15-year-old Adefolake Eze from Nigeria had a simple life with her family and friends as any teenager of her age would. But she suffered from scoliosis, a congenital disease in which the normal structure of the spine is bent over time deforming the stout posture of the human body. Not prominent in her early years the bent aggravated as each year passed and she inclined more on the left side of her body till standing up or sitting down became onerous. Here, Adefolake shares her experience of restoring the correct shape of her spine again in India. “My brother looked for medical help and was doing a lot of research on the internet. It was at this time that he found out about Dheeraj Bojwani Consultant. He contacted them and sent them an in